On the heels of Riddick releasing in theaters, it seems Vin Diesel is wanting to get the character back into the video game world as well. Not only that, but he is bringing along [amazon_link id=”B001L18RIE” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay[/amazon_link] developers Starbreeze to the project.
In a recent interview Diesel talked about another gaming adventure starring Riddick.
“We just over the past couple of months — just this year — we assembled that team from Starbreeze that brought Escape from Butcher Bay to create the third game.”
If you could see my face right now I would first wonder why you were looking at my face then I would realize you were because of the giant, idiotic grin across my face. Not only is Escape from Butcher Bay one of the best shooters from the Xbox era, but it is one of the best shooters ever made and if you have not ever played it then I suggest you go and correct the error.
Taking on Apple TV, Ouya and other Android based boxes at the same time is not an easy thing to do, but Sony is going for the win with the PS Vita TV. The small (6x10cm) box that will play PS Vita games, connect to the PS Network to play PSP and PS1 classics as well as connect to TV based services like Hulu and NicoNico Douga (in Japan). You can also use Sony’s great Twitter app.
The box has a slot for Vita games, memory cards, HDMI output, Ethernet ports and USB ports.
Not all Vita games will be available for play due to the various features the Vita utilizes like the touch screen, but over 100 Vita titles will be available.
The device can also be used to connect to the [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVQO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Playstation 4[/amazon_link] for remote play when your console is not in the room with you. Am I the only one that thinks this is pure brilliance? If my PS4 is hooked up in my living room and I want to play it in my bedroom with my PS Vita TV in there I can just remote connect to the console? Nice.
PS Vita TV releases on November 14th in Japan for $100. A set that comes with a Dualshock 3 controller will cost $150. There is no worldwide release information.
Do you like your ass kicking to be of the female variety? EA is listening. They have revealed that female fighters will join the roster of their UFC game next year. Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate were the first two fighters announced with more coming before the game launches next spring.
If you have not watched any female MMA fights, you are missing out because they are regularly some of the best or the best on the card. Also, if you think their fighting style is any less brutal than the mens, check out what happened the last time Tata and Rousey fought.
Microsoft has announced that the [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] will be released on November 22nd, one week after the [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVQO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Playstation 4[/amazon_link].
The date is also the eighth anniversary of the release of the Xbox 360.
While it will not be beating Sony to store shelves, a one week gap is nothing to be worried about sales wise. They will be just in time for Black Friday which is the most important thing when planning a holiday release.
Ever since its debut at E3, Ryse: Son of Rome has been trying to convince people that there is more depth to their game than a lot of pretty QTE events. With each new showing they are showing more of the hack and slash combat that makes up the majority of the gameplay. This video gives a look at how the developers worked on the free flow combat and counter controls for the [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] title.
The game has many doubters and I am sure this video will not sway their thinking, but Ryse is still high up on my list of next-gen launch titles that I am eager to play. There is no doubt that the game looks gorgeous. Maybe it can surprise a few people.
If you have an insatiable urge to kill the undead then [amazon_link id=”B00DB90AHA” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Dead Rising 3[/amazon_link] is your fix. The [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] launch title is looking more an more like the Dead Rising we know the more we see it. A new gameplay trailer shows off a small variety of the ways to keep the hordes of zombies at bay including flaming swords, firearms and even breathing fire.
Only one week remains until you can get your hands on what looks like the Vita’s first great shooter, [amazon_link id=”B0050SWYTC” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Killzone: Mercenary[/amazon_link]. I hope it can deliver in bringing a true console quality experience to first-person shooters on the Vita.
For you trophy addicts here is the list of the 53 trophies that will have you busy on Sony’s handheld beginning next week.
Bronze
-Aces High – Attain an ace Valor card ranking.
-Anti-Air – Shoot down 10 enemy VAN-Guard drones in Multiplayer.
-Beachcomber – Destroy all bamacles in ‘The Package’
Dungeon crawling and real-time strategy are the name of the game this week. Diablo 3 and Total War: Rome II are the big releases and just in time to occupy your time until GTA V hits in a few weeks. Also, if platforming is more your style, Rayman Legends is out this week on console and Vita.
You would think with all the Arkham Origins coverage we were excited about the game or something. Good guess.
This new video shows off the work WB Games Montreal put into the motion capture for the game. They did not go full face involving the voice actors rather they did body-only as actors matched up their motions to the voice actors performance. It is an interesting look inside the game that is worth a look.
[amazon_link id=”B00C7103DO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Batman: Arkham Origins[/amazon_link] releases on October 25th.
Lords of the Fallen is a new fantasy RPG for the [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVQO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Playstation 4[/amazon_link] and [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link]. It is being developed by Deck13 and published by CI Games.
The first trailer for the game was shown at Gamescom and is being shown at PAX this week also. It does have a certain Warcraft look to it. Any new RPG being developed for next-gen instantly has me interested.
No release date has been given for Lords of the Fallen.
